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Software Engineer - 25k Sign on Bonus

Leidos Open · verified Oct 24, 2026
Columbia Full-time Mid-level Software Engineering

At a glance

Mid-level Software Engineering role at Leidos. Columbia · full-time · $107,900–$195,050 base.

SalaryStated by Leidos
$107,900 – $195,050
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
This role, from LeidosOur estimate for the market: $130,000–$163,755Median $151,475
The range includes the market median of $151,475 for mid-level software engineering roles in Columbia.
Worked out from 13 postings that stated pay, median $151,475. Last updated Oct 5, 2026.
RoleSoftware Engineering
SeniorityMid-level
LocationColumbia
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$107,900–$195,050
PostedAug 13, 2026 · 2mo ago
Role brief

techroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Turn user needs into software designs and performance targets, then build new code or add features to existing systems
  • Find and fix defects in current software, and connect software with new systems or operating environments
  • Create straightforward queries for databases or data stores, and write or review software and system documentation
  • Recommend improvements to documentation practices and software development standards

What you bring

  • At least seven years as a software engineer on programs of comparable scope, type and complexity
  • A computer science degree or related accredited qualification, or four extra years of comparable software engineering project work
  • An active Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph

Who this fits

This mid-level role suits a software engineer who can work on complex program projects and meet the clearance requirement. Preferred experience includes AWS cloud applications, Python, Linux, CI/CD, microservices, containers and big data platforms.

From the employer

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Software Engineer in our National Security Sector's (NSS) Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security!

This position is eligible for a sign on bonus of $25,000.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements.

  • Debug existing software and correct defects.

  • Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards.

  • Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features.

  • Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments.

  • Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories.

  • Write or review software and system documentation.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Seven (7) years' experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

  • Clearance Requirement: Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph

Preferred Qualifications

  • Demonstrated experience and proficiency designing and developing cloud applications in an AWS environment
  • Python development experience
  • Demonstrated experience developing applications in a Linux environment
  • Experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines using AWS and enterprise DevOps tools (e.g., Git, GitLab)
  • Hands on experience developing microservices and event driven architectures
  • Working knowledge and understanding of containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) technologies
  • Working knowledge and demonstrated project experience developing solutions for big data platforms

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If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

August 13, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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